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·September 16, 2019·4 min read

Teen girl ‘night owls’ may be more likely to gain weight

Teenage girls who experience inadequate sleep have an increased risk of obesity than their peers who prefer to sleep early. Interventions aimed at improving sleep schedules could be useful preventative tools for curbing obesity in teenagers. Read More

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Psychology

·August 25, 2019·4 min read

Night owls may have 10 percent higher risk of early death

A study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased risk of depression. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·August 6, 2019·5 min read

1 in 300 thrives on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise routine

Advanced sleep phase may affect as many as one in 300 people, and may be the result of a genetic trait. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 30, 2018·6 min read

Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?

According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets. Read More